Stillages Cages Adelaide
Overview of stillages cages
When pallets and packaging fall short, our Adelaide stillage cages offer a stronger, smarter alternative. Built from heavy-duty steel, stillages are used to support, protect and transport goods that are too heavy, too valuable, or too awkward for standard handling equipment.
Rackman Australia supplies stillage cages in Adelaide that are engineered for demanding environments – from manufacturing plants and fabrication workshops to logistics depots, mining operations and construction sites. These aren’t off-the-shelf solutions; many of our stillages are tailored to specific items, tasks or workflows.
Unlike standard pallet cages, stillages are typically stronger, often custom-built, and designed around a precise need. You’ll see them used where high loads, repeat handling, or product-specific cradles are required, such as:
- ***Automotive part transport
- ***Mining and drilling equipment handling
- ***Storage of metal profiles, coils, or pipes
- ***Glass, panel or sheet goods
- ***Closed-loop shipping between facilities
Whether you need 10 units or 200, our stillage cages are designed to protect your product, simplify handling, and integrate with your warehouse or transport systems.
Types of stillage cages we supply
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to stillages. We work with our Adelaide clients to provide or manufacture the right style for their goods and processes.
Metal stillages
Open steel frames for large or heavy components such as castings, engines, and structural parts. Designed to allow forklift or crane handling without the need for added packaging. Frames can include specific mounts or cradles to hold parts securely.
Cage stillages
Like pallet cages, but with higher strength. Often used when goods need to be enclosed or secured during transport. Can include:
- ***Drop gates or hinged sides
- ***Lockable doors
- ***Internal bracing or compartments
- ***Mounts for part-specific geometry
Post stillages
Steel bases with removable or fixed upright corner posts. Ideal for bar stock, sheet material, coils, and bundled items that don’t need full walls but must be vertically contained. Posts can be removed to nest empty units for return transport.
Specialised stillages
We design and fabricate stillages to suit specialist items including:
- ***Glass (A-frame stillages)
- ***Barrels (drum stillages)
- ***Tyres (see our Tyrespan solution)
- ***Sheet metal
- ***Pallet-sized kits with dividers or supports
If it doesn’t sit on a pallet or shelf safely, we’ll stillage it.
Key features of our Adelaide stillage cages
Engineered for high loads
Stillage cages are built tougher than standard cages. Where a typical pallet cage may use light mesh, our stillages use thicker sections, reinforced corners, and heavy welds to stand up to:
- ***High static loads (stacking multiple stillages)
- ***Dynamic forces (forklifting, loading/unloading)
- ***Impact and vibration during transit
Many of our designs are rated for 1000 kg or more per unit – even when stacked. We calculate these based on your use case, so you know your goods are secure.
- ***High static loads (stacking multiple stillages)
Designed around your product
If you’re moving precision gear or fragile components, we build stillages that fit exactly:
- ***Cradle supports for drill rods or pipes
- ***Foam or rubber dunnage for surface protection
- ***Brackets, dividers or slots for separation
- ***Latchable or lift-off panels for loading access
This reduces packing waste and handling time while protecting high-value stock.
Stackable and nestable
Our stillages are stackable, using corner locators or alignment pegs to maintain stability. Stack two to four high depending on your needs. We can also supply nestable or collapsible formats:
- ***Removable post stillages that pack flat
- ***Fold-down cages to reduce storage volume
- ***Stackable designs that still fit within your truck or rack dimensions
This is especially useful in closed-loop or high-volume operations where space efficiency is critical.
Built for tough environments
We finish our stillage cages to withstand Adelaide conditions, with hot-dip galvanised or powder-coated steel. Galvanising is preferred for outdoor yards or washdown areas, while powder coating is ideal for clean environments. For food or chemical settings, we offer stainless steel options with smooth, hygienic surfaces.
Our finishes are chosen to ensure your stillages stay functional, compliant, and rust-free for years of hard use.
Benefits of using stillage cages in your Adelaide operation
Stillage cages are purpose-built to make awkward or heavy items easier and safer to move. Forklift-ready bases, reinforced frames, and item-specific supports reduce the risk of dropped goods, collapsed pallets, or unsafe stacking. Stillages can streamline how your team stores, lifts and loads.
When space is at a premium, stillages let you build upward. Many of our stillage designs stack securely two to four units high, depending on the load rating. This helps you reduce your footprint and reclaim floor space, especially when dealing with bulky, irregular items. For even greater efficiency, pair our Adelaide stillages cages with warehouse racking systems for organised, off-the-floor storage.
Standard pallets and crates offer little protection for sensitive or oddly shaped stock. Stillages, on the other hand, can be designed to fully support your item, eliminating movement, sagging, or pressure points. That means fewer returns, fewer write-offs, and less reliance on disposable packaging like shrink wrap or foam inserts.
Many of our stillage cages are designed to fold or nest when empty, making them ideal for closed-loop transport. If you’re sending stock between sites, subcontractors or partners – and expect to get the stillages back – collapsible designs cut return freight volume and cost.
We also offer options to track, identify or label stillages, making them easier to manage within shared logistics networks.
Rackman’s stillage services and support
If your goods don’t fit into a standard cage, we’ll custom-build a solution. Our capabilities include:
- ***Cradle design for specific shapes
- ***Brackets, lids, locking mechanisms
- ***Material options to meet OHS, food safety, or chemical storage requirements
We also supply steel racking, cable racking, and heavy duty racking systems that integrate with custom stillages for larger-scale storage applications.
If you’re fitting out a large space, we map your shelving layout in relation to building features such as doors, columns, and emergency exits, while allowing for safe aisle widths and picking efficiency. Planning to add more later? We factor that in with a modular layout that lets you expand in stages.
We deliver across Adelaide and regional SA. Whether you need 10 standard units or a full site-wide deployment of custom cages, we’ll manage transport and provide onsite assistance where needed including stillage setup and stacking demonstrations.
Ask about our broader capability statement to learn how we support industrial clients from the ground up.
Things change – and your storage needs might too. If your stillage cages need an update down the line, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s damage from wear and tear, or a shift in product shape requiring new inserts or attachments, we can repair, retrofit, or redesign accordingly. Because we keep a record of every unit we build, you can easily reorder matching stillages or request adjusted versions, even years later.
FAQ on Adelaide stillages cages
Pallet cages are standardised enclosures for loose items, while stillages are typically stronger and built for specific products or handling requirements. Stillages are often custom-made and rated for higher loads or unique shapes.
Yes – many stillages can be stored on pallet racking or longspan shelving, depending on the base design. Let us know your racking configuration and we’ll ensure compatibility.
Absolutely. We supply multiple models that fold down or nest for compact return shipping and storage. These are especially popular in distribution and manufacturing sectors.
For made-to-order stillages, we’ll confirm lead time based on volume and design complexity. For urgent needs, we’ll recommend an off-the-shelf option or modified standard model if available.
Yes – we recommend hot-dip galvanised finishes for outdoor use. This protects against rust and weather exposure common in open yards and transport depots.
Get a quote for stillage cages in Adelaide
When you need a safer, smarter way to store or transport heavy or awkward items, Rackman Australia supplies industrial-grade stillage cages in Adelaide, designed to suit your products, processes, and space. Whether you need a standard format or a fully custom build, we’ll help you choose the right stillage solution for your operation.
Call us on 1300 722 626 or request a quote now
We also invite you to explore our storage racking range or browse case studies from other industrial clients to see how we’ve helped businesses like yours improve their handling, efficiency and safety.
Let’s get your inventory off the floor, out of harm’s way, and into a system built for the job.
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